PAUSAT1 Spacecraft - Nanosats Database

Spacecraft	PAUSAT1 (PAUSAT-1)
Form factor	CubeSat
Units or mass	16U
Status	not launched, expected in 2025
Launcher	Falcon 9, (Transporter-12)
Organisation	Pakistan Air University
Institution	University
Entity	Academic / Education
Nation (HQ)	Pakistan
Nation (AIT)	Turkey
Manufacturer	AIVT by Istanbul Technical University
Operator	?
Partners	Istanbul Technical University
Oneliner	Carries a high-resolution multispectral imager and will operate in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Description	With extensive experience from seven prior CubeSat missions, Space Systems Design and Test Laboratory (SSDTL) has played an essential role in advancing small satellite technology in Türkiye. PAUSAT1 is Pakistan’s first CubeSat which carries a high-resolution multispectral imager and will operate in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). PAUSAT1 with its 16U size, is the biggest and most capable CubeSat SSDTL ever made. SSDTL worked with Pakistan Air University (AU) on PAUSAT1. This collaboration represents a significant achievement in space exploration and international cooperation. The development of PAUSAT-1 not only enhances Pakistan’s capacity for technological innovation but also demonstrates SSDTL’s ability to lead complex projects.
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Last modified: 2025-01-13